Overview
Salary: £22,605- £23,510 per annum, depending on qualification (actual salary based on working term-time only).
Contract Type: Term Time Only
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Reference Number: TA-PHS-09
Job Location: Peterhouse School, Southport
Closing Date: 15th September 2025
Staff, parents and pupils are clearly proud of their school and feel well supported in their wellbeing. (Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2022)
Role details
Can you bring your KIT to Peterhouse? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who share our school values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First!
Teaching Assistant
Peterhouse School, Southport
35 hours per week, term time only
Full time / Part time available
£22,605- £23,510 per annum, depending on qualification (actual salary based on working term-time only)
We are looking for a skilled Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children to reach their full potential, and a creative approach to meeting needs and enhancing curriculum delivery.
In this role you will work collaboratively, supporting the teacher as part of a class staff team, to deliver education sessions and create a welcoming environment where all children and their parents feel valued and supported.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be able to think creatively and flexibly, using an understanding of each pupils individual needs to help them grow into successful adults. You should be prepared to learn about a variety of approaches to engage pupils and overcome barriers to learning. You will have a positive attitude and be willing to reflect and develop. You will strive to practice the Peterhouse values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First. You will have knowledge of Autism, and will have obtained a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this.
Benefits
* An innovative and dynamic school with good established practices, a strong culture and a future place of growth;
* Learners who enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
* A stable, friendly and committed staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* A range of employee benefits incl Medicash Scheme (free after 2 years in post), staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme etc
* A team of leaders, teachers and staff that are welcoming, skilled and dedicated to our pupils
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.
The closing date for completed applications is 15th September 2025.
Interviews will be held during w/c 29th September 2025.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the above position we would be delighted to hear from you. You can apply online https://autisminitiativesjobs.org/job-openings/?_sfm_region_new=Peterhouse%20School or email
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
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